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WJ12 DBY

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,006 mi
Last recorded132,006 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 DBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 132,006 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 132,006 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2024 121,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65R17V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 112,156 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 100,769 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 88,921 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 82,838 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 72,884 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 72,884 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,800 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2017 56,632 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 46,819 miles

Top and bottom engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,242 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?

Based on 4,326,495 MOT tests across 292,036 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,744
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
292,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 165,047
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131,090
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 83,015
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79,584
Stop lamp not working 70,651
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WJ12 DBY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 72,988 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 165,047 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ12 DBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Freelander typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WJ12 DBY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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